2018 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

255.2844 CRC

YEARLY LOW

218.0599 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

232.1536 CRC

2018 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 255.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 218.0599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.2246 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.7895 to the December average rate of 224.8081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 255.2844 was up 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.5965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,276,422 CRC

2017 Average 1,134,521 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,090,299 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,122.84 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

243.6068

219.8061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 230.0452, compared to 234.2619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.0452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.2619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 30.5043 CRC (High: 255.2844 / Low: 224.7802). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3385 CRC (High: 232.6911 / Low: 231.3526).

November Spread (Volatile) ±30.5043

July Spread (Stable) ±1.3385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.8153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 241.6234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 220.3635), the exchange rate shifted by +21.2599 (+9.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 241.6234

2017 Avg (November) 220.3635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	230.9174	218.0599	221.7895
February	234.8296	228.8954	232.2410
March	233.4739	231.2395	232.3626
April	234.3112	229.5144	232.2257
May	232.9474	228.1739	230.6326
June	231.9757	229.7205	231.0200
July	232.6911	231.3526	231.7532
August	232.0213	228.4123	230.0440
September	239.0384	230.7454	235.7797
October	247.9919	236.6388	241.5630
November	255.2844	224.7802	241.6234
December	226.0167	223.1407	224.8081